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ET03 TVC

2003 Ford F150

Black Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,870 mi
Last recorded98,870 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford F15064,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 TVC
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 98,870 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Body Mounts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,670 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 82,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 81,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 79,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 60,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,155 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 55,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 51,835 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades split

slight play in steering idler

Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades split

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,718 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 34,165 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 324,906 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,178 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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ET03 TVC is a 2003 Ford F150 in Black with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 64,765 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ET03 TVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Ford F150 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ET03 TVC registered?

ET03 TVC is a 2003 Ford F150, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is ET03 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET03 TVC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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